ration
word
Definition
A fixed amount of food or supplies officially allotted, especially during shortages; can also mean to limit or control the supply of something.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both noun (food ration, water ration) and verb ('to ration supplies'). Often used in contexts of war, emergencies, or scarcity. 'Ration card' refers to an official document allowing access to government-controlled supplies. Do not confuse with 'rationing' (the act or system).
Example Sentences
Each family received a weekly ration of rice.
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They had to ration the water during the drought.
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We need to ration our snacks if we want them to last all weekend.
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Her ration of medicine lasted just three days.
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The soldiers lived on small rations for days.
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After the storm, food had to be rationed until help arrived.
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